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BROOKLYN AND WILLIAMSBURG H : 

EMBRACING A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL WHOSE ESTIMATED 

POSSESSIONS (in REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY) 

AMOUNT TO THE SUM OF 

TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 
UPWARDS; 

TOGETHER WITH BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF 
MANY MERITORIOUS AND EMINENT PERSONS. 



By JOHN LOMAS and ALFRED S. PEACE. 



BROOKLYN : 

Printed for the Proprietors by A. S. Peace. 

1847. 



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Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1847 
By JOHN LOMAS and ALFRED S. PEACE, ' 
in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the 
Southern District of New York. 






RICH MEN AND WOMEN 

OF 

BROOKLYN AND WILLIAMSBUHaH. 



The publishers and compilers of this work did not 
undertake it without being duly impressed with the 
delicacy and importance of the task, and without be- 
ing aware that they would, at the commencement, 
meet with much opposition from envious and interest- 
ed sources, and from persons not comprehending its 
true objects and purposes. Persons who move in so- 
ciety with borrowed plumes, and others who assume 
high positions from fictitious capital and merely os- 
tensible possessions, have felt alarm lest their real 
situations might be made apparent ; while others have 
been causelessly apprehensive that in our biographi- 
cal notices we might shadow forth circumstances and 
events in their lives not meet for the public eye. Far 
from the latter being the case, we hare (and shall in 
future enlarged editions of this book) carefully abstain 
from inflicting a wound upon the feelings or casting a 
shade upon the reputation of any one ; whilst, if there 
be aught that will add lustre to the name or career of 
even the humblest individual, we shall eagerly seize 
upon all facts that may present themselves to elevate 
the standing or give celebrity to the station of those 
who may be mentioned in these pages. 

We are conscious that in our initial effort many o- 
niissions, many errors, and the neglect of much inter- 
esting detail may, Avitli truth, be ascribed to us ; but 
in a succeeding issue, (for which arrangements have 



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already Ibeen made) these defects will not, we Lope, ap- 
pear. A consideration of the numerous obstacles we 
have had to contend with, together with our inexperi- 
ence in matters pertaining to such a publication, will, 
we doubt not, entitle us to the indulgence and favor 
of those who might otherwise be disposed to criticise 
our labors with severity, and carp at the imperfections 
of our maiden production in this department of litera- 
ture. We can confidently state, h-owever, that neither 
care, expense, nor habor has been spared to render the 
work as correct as possible, so far as regards the esti- 
mated wealth of the men and women of Brooklyn and 
Williamsburgh ; and we shall be glad, in the next 
edition we contemplate, to correct any and all the 
mistakes we may have made. Of one thing we are 
certain; that the statistical matter will compare to our 
advantage with that of a similar pamiohlct published 
In New York, which has had an enormous sale, and 
obtained munificent pecuniary reward. 

Strange as it may appear, it is undoubtedly true 
that the great city of Brooklyn ; — its wealth, import- 
ance, and extent, — the opulence of its merchants and 
traders — and the exalted monetary standing of a large 
body of its inhabitants (of those who tenant its un- 
pretending dwellings, as well as the occupants of its 
many palaces) — are seareely known beyond its geo- 
graphical limits. We hope to obtain for it, by the 
issue of this book, an acquisition of greater general 
importance than it has heretofore possessed; and show, 
to adjacent as well as remote communities, its right 
and title to be regaiTled, in all that constitutes a city, 
as the sixth in greatness in the United States. 

On the cover, we give the number of inhabitants of 
this county as furnished by the last official census, 
and, also — from sources which may be relied upon — 
the several amounts of assessments levied in each ward 
upon real and personal property, for the general ex- 
penses of the city, and the support of the Common 
Schools. To the uninitiated in such matters, these 
statements will not be devoid of interest. 



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TO T^HE PUBLIC— BIT)1^RAPH1ES^ 



In the present edition will be found but a very small 
portion of the biographies contemplated for this work 
by the publishers. The great diffi<;ulty experienced 
i-n obtaining accurate data in relation to this depart- 
ment of our enterprise, and the necessity entailed upon 
us of being strictly correct in all particulars that we 
give of personal histories ;-the desire, moreover, to do 
ample justice to all who may be embraced in this prom* 
inent feature of our undertaking— have determined us 
to present only a few such sketches in this copy ; leav- 
ing to a much enlarged and greatly improved edition-, 
for which entire arratigements have been made (as 
mentioned in our preface) the full results of our labors 
and researches in this respect. With this view, the 
edition now published will not exceed the demands for 
the supply of orders received from the booksellers, and 
from private sources. To all who may think proper 
to favor us with well authenticated biographical noti- 
ces (after the style and manner of those which now 
appear) we shall feel greatly obliged ; but we desire 
it to be distinctly understood that we wish no infor- 
mation in relation to any persons, publicity to which 
will redound to their disadvantage 

^:^ In the researches and enquiries requisite for 
this publication, we have ascertained that an immense 
amount (in value) of Real Estate is owned by persons 



who are residents of other places. The names of these 
individuals "will be published in the next edition of 
this work, together with such particulars concerning 
them as may be deemed interesting, and shall fall le- 
gitimately within its province and purview. To any 
persons who will transmit to us information of the 
character contemplated, (addressed to J. Lomas, 45 
Prince street,) we shall feel greatly obliged ; but we 
shall not take cognizance of any communications from, 
anonymous sources, or any that are not post paid 
Since our first announcement to issue this pamphlet, 
we have had hundreds of letters from individuals who 
have (for purposes best known to themselves) not giv- 
en their names ; and all such have been thrown aside 
as undeserving of notice. 

We desire to state, also, that in our next edition, 
we shall embrace the names of all the wealthy persons 
of F atbush. Bush wick, Gravesend, New Utrecht, 
Flatlands, Carnarsa, and other portions of the county 
of Kings not already included in this copy. 

JOHN LOMAS, 



Brooklyn, Feb. 1847. 



ALFRED S. PEACE. 



*^* III tlie subjoined aliihabetical lists, the pub- 
lisliers have given the aggregate amount of each 
individual's wealth — without separating the real from 
the personal estates. In subsequent editions which 
will appear, these distinctions will be marked. 



Abbott Francis H .|25,000 

Ackerman Catharine 10,000 

Acosta John 25,000 

Aclair Henry . 15,000 

Adams Benjamin 20,000 

Agar Edward 20,000 

A native of New York. About twenty years since 
he obtained a situation in the Boooklyn Navy Yard 
as Purser's clerk j which, through strict attention <0 
the duties of his office and his gentlemanly deport- 
ment, he still retains, enjoying the respect of all who 
know him. 

Ainslie James, (Williamsburgh) 15,000 

Allen William J 20,000 

AUenMoses 75,000 

Anderson D 20,000 

Anderson P. B 10,000 

Anthony Edward 100,000 

Appleton WiUiam H 35,000 

Archer George B 15,000 

Arnold Daniel H 150,000 

Atkins Joshua 25,000 

Atkinson John A 30,000 

Attwater G.M 40,000 

Augur John B 25,000 

Austin Mrs. S. E 75,000 

Aymar Benjamin 15,000 

Ayres Daniel 35,000 

Ayres Ellis F 15,000 



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Babad William 26,000 

Bach Robert (estate of) 70,000 

Backhouse Edward T 15,000 

Bacon Daniel P 15,000 

Bailey Elisha 30,000 

Bailey Robert 10,000 

Baird WiUiam 50,000 

This gentleman, a native of Erin' Isle, commenced 
his career in Brooklyn as a humble laborer, and by 
economy, frugality, and untiring industry amassed 
sufficient means to enable him to commence business 
as a contractor on public roads. He soon manifested 
an aptitude and ability for such undertakings as to 
place him in the first rank of the profession, and has, 
by a series of fortunate operations, amassed his pres- 
ent large possessions. He is one of the leading demo- 
crats of the county, and has considerable influence as 
a politician. 

Baisley Richard 10,000 

Baisley Thomas 10,000 

Baker John H 35,000 

This gentleman is the owner of a large pin manu- 
factory in Raymond street, and resides in a magnifi- 
cent house in Myrtle avenue. He has contributed 
largely to the prosperity of the eastern section of the 
city, is exceedingly popular with all classes of his fel- 
low citizens, and, if ambitious of political distinction, 
may hereafter becoue the representative of this district 
in the national councils. He is, we believe, one of the 
most prominent leaders of the whig party in Kings 
county. 

Baker Mills P., WiUiamsburgh 20,000 

BallardF. Q 25,000 

BallardLoomis 80,000 

Banks Robert 15,000 

Barker J. 1 15,000 

Barnes H. W,.... 30,000 



Barney Hiram 30,000 

Barr John 12,000 

Barritti Francis 12,000 

Barstow Caleb 30,000 

Barstow William 20,000 

Bartow E. J. & d. A 500,000 

Few, if any, of our citizens are more distinguished 
for their munificence and liberality, than these entei*- 
prising and opulent merchants. Edgar J. has at his 
own expense, erected the " Church of the Holy Trin- 
ity," an edifice far surpassing in architectural grandeur 
and costliness of material and workmanship any sim- 
ilar structure in this city. It may appropriately be 
termed the Cathedral of Brooklyn, and will serve to 
perpetuate the name and munificence of its founder in 
ages yet to come. He is, we believe, in politics, a 
democrat, and was selected by that party as its chosen 
candidate for mayor ; but he declined the honors of- 
fered him, notwithstanding that he would, beyond all 
reasonable doubt, have been elected. His heart and 
abundant means are ever open to the appeals of charity, 
and no one in this community has done more than he 
has towards relieving the necessities of the poor. 

Bassett Isaac H 50,000 

Baxter John 10,000 

Baxter Timothy 20,000 

Baylis Abraham B 20,000 

Bajlis Gilbert 10,000 

Baylis Thomas. 20,000 

Beam John 10,000 

Becar Noel 350,000 

Bedell Benjamm W 15,000 

Bedell Daniell 10,000 

Bedell Mott 150,000 

Beers J. D 10,000 

Bell James 25,000 

Bellamy Joseph . 15,000 



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Bellamy Nancy 10,000 

Bennett Cornelius, Jun 10,000 

Bennett Elisabeth 10,000 

Bennett Wynant P 15,000 

Benson Alfred 30,000 

Benson John 50,000 

Bergen Cornelius P 10,000 

Bergen Garritt 25,000 

Bergen John S 15,000 

Bergen Lefferts , 20,000 

Bergen Theodore 20,000 

Bergen Tunis G 50,000 

Berry Peter J 10,000 

Berry Bichard 25,000 

Berry Richard WilHamsburgh 120,000 

Berry Richard B. Williamsburgh 20,000 

Bierwith Leopold 30,000 

Bidwell Rev. Walter H 140,000 

Bill Charles E 20,000 

BirdsaU Thomas W 30,000 

Blackburn Bobbins 40,000 

Blake Anson, jun 100,000 

The immense and rapid growth of the southern 
section of the city is chiefly owing to the indomitable 
enterprize, perseverance, and public spirit of the fa- 
ther of this gentleman. The latter became unfortu- 
nate in business matters some years ago, arising from 
the panic which prostrated so many men of property, 
and the consequent fluctuations in value of real estate. 
He is now, however, in the full tide of successful ex- 
periment, and will soon, we doubt not, reach as high 
a position in wealth as his fortunate son, whose exten- 
sive business in New York has mainly contributed to 
his success. 

Blake Stephen M 30,000 

Bloomfield Joel 15,000 



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Boerum Abraham 30,000 

Boerum Jacob B 20,000 

Boerum Heiiry 20,000 

Bogert James 200,000 

Bogert Judith 150,000 

Bokee David A 40,000 

Few persons in the community have obtained a more 
widely spread popularity than tliis gentleman ; and 
his public career, as a member of the Common Coun- 
cil, has obtained for him the high estimation of all 
classes of society, and the friendly regard of a large 
majority of his political opponents. Possessed of great 
ability as a debater, and an uprightness and integrity 
impregnable to party considerations, he is eminently 
worthy of the highest station which the people of this 
district can confer upon him. Though a prominent 
sectarian in religious matters, he is liberal and tolerant 
to all others, and has unostentatiously contributed to 
many charitable institutions, besides being munificent 
in his donations to the distressed and poor. 

Boorman James 35,000 

Bouton Samuel 30,000 

Bowne Samuel 500,000 

Mr. B. is now the sole proprietor of the Main and 
Catharine street ferry, from which he derives a large 
income, which has lately been considerably augment- 
ed by the legacy of a deceased brother. He, like 
many other of the rich men of Brooklyn, is disting- 
uished for his liberality to the unfortunate and desti- 
tute of his fellow creatures, and in any movement 
tending to advance the interests of this flourishing 
city, and the welfare of its population, is among the 
foremost and most generous contributors. 

Boyd Ann F 10,000 

Boyd Martha 30,000 

Boyle Edward estate of 15,000 

Bradish Lucretia 10,000 

Brewster D. A 15,000 



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Brice John. 40,000 

This gentleman, now far advanced in years, com«= 
menced his career in this country about fifteen yaars 
ago as the proprietor of a small drug store in James 
street, opposite the Fulton Market, which has since 
become one of the most popular retail establishments 
of the kind in Brooklyn. The business done there is 
immense, and its founder some time since retired with 
a large fortune, leaving the profitable concern to his 
son Israel B. Brice. 

Brice Israel B 25,000 

Succeeded his father John Brice in the drug busi- 
ness in James street, where he has acquired consider- 
able property. He is universally celebrated for his 
superior business qualifications, his amenity of man- 
ners, his charities to the poor and needy, and a blame- 
less life. 

Brinckerhoff Isaac 10,000 

Broadhead Fanny 15,000 

Broadhead Jacob 35,000 

Brodie J. W . . . 35,000 

Bronson John ••••..... 12,000 

Brown Jacob 10,000 

Brown Levi 15,000 

Brown ThomasS 10,000 

Brown William K E Williamsbui-gh . .20,000 

Brouwer John 35,000 

Brownson John 100,000 

Bruen Matthias estate of 70,000 

Brush Conklin 60,000 

Brush Jarvis 25,000 

Buckley Thomas , 30,000 

Buckley Thomas O 25,000 

Bulkley William F 35,000 

Bunce Jane 10,000 

Bunce Julia 15,000 



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Bumford Edward 10,000 

Burbank Yraiam estate of 25,000 

Burdctt Joshua A Williamsburgli 15,000 

Biirdon Joseph W Williamsburgh .... 15,000 

BuiTillS.N 20,000 

Biirt Edwin C 40,000 

Burt James 30,000 

Burtis Abraham 10,000 

Burtis Oliver D 25,000 

Butler James G 20,000 

Cahoone WiUiam 10,000 

Callaghan Charles 40,000 

Cammeyer John E 10,000 

Campbell ED 15,000 

Carll Conklin 15,000 

CarUS. Seal 20,000 

Carman Nelson Gr 15,000 

Mr. C. has accumulated his property by the most 
persevering application to business as a butcher, and 
is yet quite a young man, with every prospect af ad- 
€?ing very materially to his possessions. In acts of 
charity and kindness to the poor and afflicted he has, 
we understand, been instrumental m doing much good 
without parade, ostentation, or show. Such men, 
though not desiring it, deserve to have their good 
deeds recorded in this world, as well as noted down 
(as certainly they will be) in that better and happier 
sphere allotted to "all born of woman.'' 

Carman Samuel estate of 15,000 

Carman Thomas 15,000 

Carpenter Jacob 15,000 

Carpenter Thomas 30,000 

Carter Abigail 15,000 

Cartwright David G 30,000 

Gary William H „ . 100,000 



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Mr. Gary is one of the most opulent and successful 
merchants of the metropolis, and, by his active enter- 
prize, has aided very materially to the prosperity and 
growth of tnis city. 

Chapin L. W 35,000 

Chapman W. P 35,000 

Chew Thomas J 50,000 

Christmas Charles 15,000 

Church Eodney S 35,000 

A distinguished attorney and a prominent demo- 
cratic politician. Was a judge in the municipal court 
of this city for three years ; and has been honor- 
ed as bearer of despatches from the U S. government 
to our ministers abroad. Has been mirried twice ; re- 
ceiving with his present wife a dowry of £6.000 
sterling. 

Clafflin Aaron 60,000 

Claflin Horace 35,000 

Clark Aaron 100,000 

Formei'ly Mayor of New York, and for many years 
one of the leaders of the Avhig party of that city. He 
is a man of most exemphiry character ; generous to the 
poor ; and possessed of splendid attainments. Success- 
ful lottery speculationSj it is said, laid the foundation 
of his fortune. 

Clark Chester estate of 100,000 

Clark Edward 30,000 

Clark JaneY 20,000 

Clark J. H eetate of 30,000 

Clark H.L 20,000 

Clark Thomas 25,000 

Cleaveland Silas 30,000 

Clem W. N 25,000 

The proprietor of a large and flourishing hardware 
business in Fulton street ; who has, by his politeness 
and superior business qualifications, obtained an en- 
viable popularity throughout Long Island. 



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Cochrane CharlesP 50,000 

Cochrane John W 40,000 

Coffin Timothy Williamsburgh 10,000 

Coit Gabriel " WiUiamsburgh 20,000 

Coles CordeHa 10,000 

Coles Lefferts G 25,000 

Coleman E. W 35,000 

Colgan Owen 25,000 

Came to this country from the north of Ireland about 
twenty years ago, and for a considerable time worked 
at his own business. After acquiring a small amount 
of money, he opened a tavern in James street, where 
he has met with very great success. In politics he is 
ademocrat, and in liberality to the poor, generous, 

CoUins George 35,000 

Collins James . . . . , 30,000 

Associated with, and has obtained his wealth in a 
similar manner to, Mr. Basrd ; is an active politidiaUj 
and to the poor charitable. 

Congdon Samuel 35,000 

Conklin Henry N 40,000 

Conover Augusta 25,000 

Conover George 30,000 

Cook John Williamsburgh 20,000 

Cook Moses 35,000 

Cook Purcell L 15,000 

Oook Thomas 35,000 

Ooope David 45,000 

Coope Jacob M 65,000 

Coope Mrs. widow 20,000 

Coope Samuel 12,000 

Cooper Leonard 20,000 

Cooper William B 25,000 

Copeland Edward 25,000 

Cornell Ann 20,000 



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Cornell Peter C 100,000 

Cornell Simon estate of 100,000 

Cornell Sarah 50,000 

Cornell Whitehead J estate of 15o',000 

Corning Edward 30,000 

An alderman of this city : eloquent as a debater in 
the Common Council ; and one of the many benevo- 
lent men Brooklyn can proudly boast of. 

Corning Ephraim 30,000 

Corning Harrison K 20,000 

Cortelyou Adrianee 20,000 

Cortelyoii Ann 10,000 

Cortelyou Jacques 25,000 

Cowenhoven Tunis 20,000 

Cox John 25,000 

Cox Rev. S. H 20,000 

Crawford George N ■ 100,000 

Crook Phihp T 30,000 

Cropsey Andrew 15,000 

Cross John A 35,000 

Now one of the aldermen of the seventh ward of 
Brooklyn, and one of the " shining lights" of the whig 
party. Possessed of brilliant talents and a superior 
address, he is deservedly popular in the district in 
which he lives, and wherever else he is known. 

Crummey Edward 30,000 

Cullen Dr. Henry J 30,000 

Dr. Cullen is one of the most successful and eminent 
physicians in Brooklyn. He has been established but 
a few years here, but in that time has, by his ability 
and kindheartedness, secured the suffrages of all class- 
es and conditions of his fellow citizens. Having a 
large practice among the most wealthy, he is noted 
for having in many instances sought out and relieved 
the physical and pecuniary distresses of the poor. He 
was for many years engaged in the practice of his pro- 
fession in Mexico, and has an intimate knowledge of 



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the condition and political history of that country 
it was through his influence and Avarm personal exer' 
tions, during the Texan war, that a large number of- 
prisoners, mostly Americans, captured and condemned 
to death by the Mexican forces, were liberated. He 
not only contributed largely himself to the high ran- 
som exacted by the Mexican authorities,i'but induced 
others to do the same. 

Cummiug Thomas W. 25,000 

Cummings Abijah P Williamsburgh . . . 35,000 

Cunningham George D 40,000 

Curtis Lewis 10,000 

Daniels Samuel E 15"^0 

Darlington Thomas Williamsburgh .... 10,000 

Dart Norman 50,000 

Davenport John A .30,000 

Davis Ann. . . . . , 50,000 

Davis Benjamin W 85,000 

Day Willard . 10,000 

Dean Joseph , 15,000 

Debevoise James 75,000 

Mr. D. is one of the oldest residents of Brooklyn — = 
a plain, unpretending man — once the owner of the 
valuable property upon which Pierrepont and adjacent 
streets now stand, which he tilled as a farm, and sub- 
sequently sold for a considerable sura. 

Decamp Elihu H 20,000 

Degen Charles R 20,000 

Degraw A. J. S 30,000 

A commission merchant, doing business in New 
York, of which city he is a native. 

Mr. D. commenced his mercantile career with N, 
H. Jewett, Esq., of New York, then inspector of Pot 
and Pearl Ashes for that city. As a remuneration for 
his services he was allowed to speculate in what is 
known among the dealers in those articles as "scrap- 
ings ;" and soon became well known for his industry, 



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perseverance, and the punctuality with which he met 
his engagements. His speculations proved eminently 
successful, enabling him in the short space of four 
years to commence, what has since proved to be, a 
highly prosperous business from his own resources. 
He is now but twenty-four years of age ; and if the 
future should prove as brilliant as the past and pres- 
ent he will undoubtedly rank with the wealthiest of 
our city — having made the above sum by his own in- 
dividual exertions in business. 

Degraw James A 30,000 

Degraw Walter N 15,000 

Dekussy Rene E 15,000 

Delamater B. W 25,000 

Delaplaine John F 100,000 

DeUieker L. M 50,000 

Demarest Andrew 15,000 

Doming Frederick 150,000 

Denhani Francis 20,000 

Denton N estate of 76,000 

Dikeman John 25,000 

Dimon John 30,000 

Dimon Margaret 25,000 

Dodge Richard J 35,000 

Doolittle Warren 15,000 

Doolittle William H 15,000 

Doughty John S 20,000 

Downing Frederick 10,000 

Downs A 30,000 

Doxey Samuel 10,000 

Dubois Francis 20,000 

A manufacturer of watch cases, residing at Willi- 
amsburgh, and ca'rrj^ing on business in New York. 

Duckwitz GeorgeF 40,000 

Duffield Margaret estate of 50,000 

DuffvMary 10,000 



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Duncan Fleming Williamsburgh 25,000 

Duncan Thomas 20,000 

A manufacturer of jewellery, residing at Wil[iams- 
burgh, and one of the several successful speculators 
in Ferry Stock who live in that town. 

Duryea Harmanus B 30,000 

General Duryea will, in all probability, ere many 
years elapse, be one of the richest men in Brooklyn, 
having married the only daughter of Samuel Bowne, 
Esq., who is almost a millionare. He is eminently de- 
serving of any good fortune he may attain, and pos- 
sesses qualities both of head and heart which endear 
him to all who are acquainted with him, and render 
him exceedingly popular among all classes of the^com- 
munity. 

Dm-yea Mrs 1 0,000 

Duyckinck Richard 75,000 

Eaton James 10,000 

Edwards Alfred 25.000 

Elkins Geor2:e B 20,000 

Elwell James W 100,000 

Ellsworth KB 15,000 

Ellsworth Winiam 15,000 

President of the Brooklyn Insurance Company, and 
a distinguished member of the democratic party. 

Elston David 15,000 

Embury Abraham B 70,000 

Embury Daniel 60,000 

Emmanuel Ellen 20,000 

Emmanuel Michael 150,000 

Engler Charles 30,000 

Engles James 20,000 

Everdell W 25,000 

EverittV 15,000 

Evertson Bernardus 100,000 



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Farley Edward Wimiamsburgli 20,000 

Farmer Thomas 15,000 

Fay David 10,000 

Fay Temple 25,000 

Felt David 100,000 

Field Richard 40,000 

FiUy Edward 50,000 

Fish Edmond 35,000 

Fisher Abijah . .25,000 

Fisher WiUiam 40,000 

Fiske GeorgeB 45,000 

President of the L. I. R. R. Company. Through 
his instrumentality, chiefly, the company has obtained 
its present flourishing position, and the stock obtain- 
ed a value which renders an investment in it certain 
of profitable return. 

Flanders Benjamin 20,000 

Fleet Samuel 150,000 

Is descended from an old English family. The an- 
cestor, Thomas Fleet, a captain in the British Navy, 
came to this country about the year 1650 and pur- 
chased a tract of land on the north side of Long Island, 
near Huntington ; and transmitted it to his posterity, 
one of whom is now in possession. The subject of this 
article was brought up a farmer, and made a snug 
property during the last war with England, when 
grain and produce were very high. He afterwards 
removed to Brooklyn, where he purchased two farms 
which have long been valuable as city lots. 

Flindt JohnM 15,000 

Flindt WUliam .15,000 

Forbes James 45,000 

Forbush William 15,000 

Fowler John 10,000 

Fomitain George Washington 10,000 

Fox Elizabeth. . 10,000 



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Frazier Thomas 15,000 

Freeker John estate of 25,000 

Freeland James 35,000 

Frcre Thomas 50,000 

Friel James 25,000 

Frost Jacob , .50,000 

Frost Samuel 20,000 

Garretson Samuel 1 120,000 

Garrison John F 25,000 

Garrison Nelson A 20,000 

Garrison Thomas 20,000 

Gascoigne Thomas 35,000 

Gault George 10,000 

Gerald Thomas J 30,000 

Au enterprising and upright man of business ; pres- 
ident of the board of aldermen in this city, and the 
acknowledged leader of the democratic party in the 
common council. He is an able debater, and possesses 
a thorough knowledge of the affairs of the city. He 
was formerly a schoolmaster, and came to this section 
of the country some years since from his native state 
(Vermont) in quest of fortune, which, by industry and 
good management, he has obtained. 

Gibbs Thomas S 20,000 

Gilbert Joseph G 15,000 

Gillmore William 10,000 

Glover Frederick 10,000 

Godfrey George 50,000 

Goodm^Myran S 50,000 

GoodrlHs. F 20,000 

Gord^DHver H 30,000 

Gould Edward 10,000 

Graoie Sarah 30,000 

Graham Augustus 150,000 

This gentleman, and his brother John B. are well 



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known as enterprising merchants, and the liberality 
of their contributions for benevolent purposes. They 
were born in Scotland, and have risen, from compara^ 
tively humble stations, to their present position. 

Graham J. B 75,000 

Graves Downing G Williamsburgh .... 25,000 

Greaccn John 40.000 

Green Joseph W 25,000 

Greenwood John 30,000 

Griffin F . . . 50,000 

Grimsted Hemy 15,000 

Griswold N. L 100,000 

Hadden C 25,000 

Hagar William. 30,000 

Hale Josiah L 40,000 

Hale Thomas 20,000 

HaU George .20,000 

Hall Valentine G 250,000 

Hall John 25,000 

Hallock Charles 15,000 

Halsey Abraham 30,000 

HalseyMosesE , 10,000 

Halsey William 25,000 

Hamblin Asher P 40,000 

Hamilton E. C 40,000 

Hance Revo G 30,000 

Handlen William. .20,000 

Hangrave CHfton ^0,000 

Harper AndrewM ■j^OO 

Harper Josepli W SB^i^O 

Harris Benjamin G 15,000 

Harris Captain Isaac T. . .35,000 

Harris WiUiamM 35,000 

Hart Levi ,20,000 



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Hartt Samuel 25,000 

Haslett John 50,000 

Hastings George 100,000 

Hatch William T 40,000 

Ha^^landD. a 50,000 

Haviland R. B 75,000 

Haviland James C 20,000 

Haxton A 130,000 

Haydock Henry 30,000 

Haines David H 10,000 

Haynes Stephen 20,000 

Hazard W, H 60,000 

Heaney Cornelius 200,000 

A native of Ireland. Was connected with Mr. As- 
ter in the fur trade some years since, with whom he 
realised a large amount of money. His liberality to 
the poor knows no bounds. He was the greatest do- 
nor to the Catholic Orphan Asylum, in Court street, 
and presented to the trustees of Freeman's Hall the 
ground upon which it stands. 

Hehard Frederick H 35,000 

Heerdt Clement 35,00o 

Hegeman Adrian 15,000 ' 

Hegeman John '. . . 10,000 

Hendrickson Stephen 30,000 

Henshaw Cornelia 30,000 

Herriman WiUiam S 100,000 

Hickley James 15,000 

Hicks Edgar 20,000 

Hicks Edwin 40,000 

Hicks George 50,000 

Hicks Jacob M estate of 75,000 

Hicks John M 10,000 

Was formerly very wealthy, but lost a large fortune 
by reverses in business and fluctuations in the value 
of real estates He now, however, (thanks to the efforts 



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of warm personal friends, (many of "wliom suppported 
him without reference to political considerations) holds 
for a second term, the most valuable public office in 
the county. 

Hicks Maria 30,000 

Hicks Mary 20,000 

Hicks Robert T 50,000 

Hilliard James 15,000 

Hinman WiUiam J 40,000 

Hitchcock Cyrus 20,000 

Hoag Jolin D 25,000 

Hobby Amos K 25,000 

Holbrook Lowell 35,000 

Holmes Samuel 10,000 

Holt Asa 25,000 

Holt Henry 25,000 

Hopkins Lucius 35,000 

Horton A. B 100,000 

Horton Osborne 10,000 

Hoskin Thomas 10,000 

Hovey Roswell 20,000 

Howard Edward S 30,000 

Howard Joseph 30,000 

Howard Samuel H 25,000 

How Benjamhi W 20,000 

How Calvin F., 200,000 

How Fisher 200,000 

How Henry A 20,000 

How James 30,000 

HoweU Silas S 40.000 

Howland George S 200,000 

Hoyt Charles estate of 80,000 

Hoyt Gould estate of 20,000 

Hoyt Seymour 25,000 



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Hudson Edward 20,000 

Hudson W. L 2o'oOO 

Huested 8.L 25^000 

A self made and self taught man. At his father's 
death he was thrown upon the world penniless, with a 
widowed mother and sister depending upon him for 
their support. By hard labor he acquired means to 
embark in business in the fur trade on his own account, 
and is now the proprietor of a large and flourishing 
factory ; in addition to which, he is the proprietor of 
the splendid line of stages running to and from Ful- 
ton Ferry and East Brooklyn. 

Hull Edward, jun 20,000 

Hull Oliver 25,000 

Humphreys James So'oOO 

A lawyer of distinguished ability and extensive 
practice. He represents the first ward of this city in 
the common council, and at the last state election was 
the whig nominee for senator, but declined being a 
candidate. His manners are very popular, and he is 
highly esteemed by all parties. 

Hunt Jonathan . 10 000 

Hunt Setli B 15^000 

Hunt Thomas 20,000 

Hunt W. G- .,,[ '.30^000 

Hunter AVilliam, jun 40,000 

Hard Frederick W 25,'000 

Hurd Hannah 2o'oOO 

Hurlbutt E. D 100,000 

Hurlbut George 50,'000 

Hurlbut John D 55 qqO 

Hurlbut Samuel So'oOO 

Hurlbut William W 35^000 

Huttleson Henry 35000 

Hyde Isaac 25^000 

Hyde Lucius 30,000 



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ibbotson Hobert 25,000 

DHiis Charles 75,000 

Ingraham Jolm 20,000 

Isnard Augustus 35,000 

Ives George R 100,000 

Ives David W 40,000 

Jackson Cornelia A 20,000 

Jackson Job 30,000 

Jackson Maria 35,000 

Jackson Ricbard 35,000 

Jacobus M. W 25,000 

Jaggar Jobn 30,000 

James Jeremiah 10,000 

James N. E 25,000 

Jarvis George A 20,000 

Jarvis Mary 10,000 

Jenkins Charles 10,000 

Jewett John 75,000 

Johnson Anthony 10,000 

Johnson Barnet 10,000 

Johnson B. K 35,000 

Johnson David 100,000 

One of the directors of the L. I. Bank ; resides at 
Flatbush ; made his money by the grocery business in 
New York, and is a most amiable and exemplary man. 

Johnson Evan M 150,000 

Johnson Jeremiah 100,000 

Johnson John 40,000 

Johnson Mary 25,000 

Johnson Oscar 50,000 

Johnson Parmenus 100,000 

Johnson Samuel E 100,000 

Johnson William L 100,000 

Johnson William 35,000 



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Jolinson Wyman 16,000 

Jones Benjamin 10,000 

Jones William 30,000 

Judson Isaac H .30,000 

Kearney Captain James s ..... .20,000 

KeUy David. , 16,000 

One of the Ferry Masters in the employ of the Uni* 
on Ferry Company ; who has occupied that position 
many years, and, by frugality and carCj has amassed 
a snug property. He is much esteemed, as well for 
his fidelity to his employers, as for his urbanity and 
politeness to the public. 

KellosgE .60,000 

Kelsey Charles .... 80,000 

Kelsey Charles & Walter 30,000 

These young men commenced business a few years 
ago with very slender means, and are rapidly, by their 
industry and economy, acquiring a large fortune. 

Kelsey George H 15,000 

Ketcham Joseph 35,000 

Kiersted C. N 35,000 

Kickhoefer Adolph T 20,000 

Kimberly David . , 35,000 

Kimberly Henry A , . . 30,000 

King Gamaliel 20,000 

Kitching John B . 30,000 

Knapp Bradford , . - 20,000 

KnoxO. L 30,000 

Kumbel AVniiam , 40,000 

Laidlaw John . 75,000 

One of the rich proprietors of the great White 

Lead works of this city. 

Lamar G. B 300,000 

Brother of the Ex-President of Texas ; of exalted 

attainments, unblemished reputation, and a heart ever 



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^^ open to melting cliarity." One of nature's true no- 
blemen. 

Lapliam Anson 50,000 

Lake Richard WiUiamsbiu-gli 30,000 

Lake Thomas AVilhamsbnrgh 30,000 

Lake William WilliamsLurgh 40,000 

Laytm William Wilhamsbm'gh 30,000 

Leake Johnson 25,000 

Leavitt David 500,000 

Leavitt Edward 50,000 

Leavitt Henry S 100,000 

Leavitt Sheldon 75,000 

Leavitt Sheldon C 75,000 

Leayeraft Eichard Williamsbm^gh .... 200,000 

Leayeraft William Williamsburgh 10,000 

Leach G-eorge 25,000 

Lee A. P 20,000 

Lee Frederick A 30,000 

Lee Oliver H 50,000 

Lee William 15,000 

Lefferts Leffert 500,000 

Lefferts Remson 150,000 

Lefferts Sarah 100,000 

Leggett Abraham W 15,000 

Leggett John 40,000 

Lester David 30,000 

Lewis Elijah 20,000 

Lewis Ezra 30,000 

Lewis Zachariah 50,000 

Lomer Qevli 30,000 

Lomas Charles B 25,000 

Lott Jeremiah , . .. 100,000 

Lott John A 750,000 

Low Abbott A 30,000 



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Low Josiah 20,000 

LowSeth ..40,000 

LucUam Silas 20,000 

Lupton Julia 15,000 

Luquier Nicholas 50,000 

Lynch Bernard 10,000 

L}^ich Thomas 15,000 

Lynde C. W 50,000 

Lyon Robert A 100,000 

Mack Lewis F 30,000 

Macomber Edward 25,000 

Madden Amos 50,000 

Mali HyiDoHte 50,000 

Manley Robert F 35,000 

Mami Abijah, jim 20,000 

For many years a prominent politician; formerly a 
member of assembly, and leader of the democratic par 
ty in the state legislature ; and at present a member 
of the board of aldermen of this city. An eminent 
lawyer, excellent orator, and benevolent citizen. 

Manning R. H 25,000 

March Thomas 50,000 

Marquand Henry 60,000 

Martense Garritt Flatbush 100,000 

Martense Helen 150,000 

Marvin A. B . . 35,000 

Marvm Charles R 25,000 

Marvin George 30,000 

Mason F ... . ••••... 25,000 

Mason J. L 20,000 

Mason Samuel H 25,000 

Maxwell William 20,000 

Maulsy Robert F 60,000 

Maujer Daniel AVillliamsburgh 15,000 



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Mead J 15,000 

Merlle G 30,000 

Merian John James 25,000 

Merrick T. B 25,000 

Merrill Eli 25,000 

Merritt John I 30,000 

Merritt N. S 30,000 

Meserole David M Williamsburgh 20,000 

Messenger Henry 30,000 

Middagh Martha 50,000 

Middleton J. B 30,000 

Middleton Thomas H 15,000 

Miles W. B AVilliamsburgh 25,000 

Millard A. 20,000 

Miller John Williamsburgh 20,000 

Miller William J 20,000 

Mills David S 20,000 

Minturn E. & H AVilliamsburgh 150,000 

Moon John 50,000 

Moore Chauncey W 25,000 

Moore Thomas C Williamsburgh 15,000 

Moran Daniel 20,000 

Morehead John 10,000 

Morehouse Smith 10,000 

Morgan George 30,000 

Morgan John 15,000 

Morgan Samuel 75,000 

Morrell Thomas Williamsburgh 10,000 

Morrell John AVilliamsburgh 20,000 

Morrell Francis V Williamsburgh 25,000 

Morse N. B 30,000 

For some years past, the prosecuting attorney of 
Kings County ; an able lawyer ; an accomplished scho- 
lar, and a most worthy man. 



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Morton Peter estate of 100,000 

Moser Isaac 15,000 

Mount Alfred K 25,000 

Miiloch William 30,000 

Mumby Robert 20,000 

Murphy Hemy C 35,000 

Laid tlie foundation of liis fortune by holding the 
office of corporation attorney of Brooklyn when it was 
very lucrative (infinitely more so than at present) ; 
and has since held a very prominent position as a pol- 
itician. Although yet a young man, he has been 
mayor of the city, and twice elected to congress. He 
possesses very superior abilities, untiring energy and 
industry, and, from his many amiable and excellent 
qualities, is deservedly popular with the masses. He 
is a large stock holder in, and one of the principal di- 
rectors of, the Atlantic Bank, and has honorably dis- 
tinguished himself on numerous occasions by his lib- 
eral contributions for charitable purposes. 
Murphy John G- 30,000 

M'Brair John Williamsburgh 15,000 

M'Bride James 300,000 

M'Donough Margaret 30,000 

M'Farlan James 15,000 

M'Glim Thomas 10,000 

M'Gregor Daniel 15,000 

M'Guire John 25,000 

M'Intosh Kobert 10,000 

M'Laughlin John 10,000 

M'Lean Samuel 30,000 

AI'Murray Joseph 130,000 

The history of this gentleman furnishes a brilliant 
example to persons of humble means as to what may 
be accomplished by industry and integrity in business 
transactions. In 1824 he arrived in New York poor 
and friendless, but, by the possession of superior abil- 
ities, and a diligence in the performance of the sub- 



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oi-dmate duties of a mercliant's office in "whick 
he found employment, he obtained the confidence and 
l-espect of all who knew him. After laboring many 
years for others, and being thoroughly acquainted with 
mercantile operations, he embarked, with slender 
means, in the emigrant passenger business, and soon, 
by pursuing a course of fairness and liberality to his 
countrymen and others on their arrival here from their 
native land, acquired celebrity and wealth. Emigrants 
from Europe are subjected to many impositions and 
extortions from persons who charter vessels for their 
passage to this land of promise ; but the subject of this 
sketch stands proudly aloof from the herd of " land 
pirates'' who victimize the poor emigrant. Mr. Mc 
Murray has one of the largest shipping establishments 
in New York, and is the principal agent in this 
country for the Provincial Bank of Ireland. He has 
two sons connected with him in business, who, with 
their father, stand preeminent in the commercial 
"world as honorable men. 

Napier John ..... 15,000 

Napier T. A 25,000 

Naylor John 30,000 

Nelson Thomas S 40,000 

Nesmith James 75,000 

Nevins Thomas 35,000 

Newbold John A 30,000 

Nichols H. a .20,000 

Northrup Harrison 30,000 

Norris Thomas H 10,000 

Oakes Ann 10,000 

The amiable and much esteemed widow of the late 
lamented coroner of this city ; universally known for 
her charitable and humane disposition, and for the 
possession of virtues which adorn humanity, and give 
lustre to her sex. 

Oakley Alexander 25,000 

Oakley George ....», 25,000 



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O'Brien Francis 25 000 

A gentleman of Herculean proportions, with a heart 
capacious as his body for the virtues and charities of 
lite. Although for many years a resident of Brooklyn 
his sphere of business operations and political move- 
ments^ has been in New York, where he is regarded as 
one of the most influential men of the whig party 
Few men are to be found who possess so many rare 
and good qualities as Mr. O'Brien. 

Odell Jonatlian Williamsbiirgh 25,000 

O'Donnell Jeremiah , 35' 000 

Like Messrs. Baird, Collins, and other' fortunate 
irishmen, has accumulated his wealth by successful 
ojjerations as a contractor upon public roads. 

?,pi"^ Peter 35 000 

OncottC,M „20;000 

Olnoj James N 20,000 

OrneAVilliam 30,000 

Osborne Albert H 10 000 

Osborne John 15000 

Ostrander Ezekiel [[[ *2o'oOO 

Ostrom Anthony P .*''.'.'.*.' 25,'oOO 

O Wn- '^^'^^<^ 

Owen VVilham 15 OOO 

Packer William S 300,000 

J^^^e John 200,000 

Pares Francis ^ 40 ooO 

Parmentier Mrs. S [[[[ .20000 

Partridge A & W ' ' ' * 25'oOO 

Patehen George M. & Henry * .'200,'oOO 

Pease John 10000 

Formerly carried on business as a carpenter ;' but 
has realized his present competency by his connection 
with the Jersey pilots, of which useful and popular 
association he is one of the most active members 
PeckCartis 50 ooO 



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Peck Isaac, jun 10,000 

Peck John. 100,000 

Peck WiUiam N 40,000 

Peckham N. O ' ' • • -25,000 

PeetRJ 50,000 

Pendergrast J. J 10,000 

Perkins Dennis 100,000 

Perry Austin 20,000 

Perry Delia 20,000 

Peters WiUiam 30,000 

PetitJoseph 40,000 

Pettitt Poster 20,000 

Phillip George A ^^^^^0 

PhiUy Edward 35,000 

Pierrepont H. B estate of 350,000 

PierreUtH.E 100 000 

Pike Laura Ann 1^^^^^ 

Pinckney Thomas C If'OOU 

Pitcher Benjamin L 4U,UU0 

Place EdwardB 20,000 

Plummer Roswell H Z^-^arm 

Polhamus Theodore 40,000 

PoUey Grahams Williamsbm'gh 40,000 

Pomeroy Daniel 25,000 

Poole Thomas ^^^^^000 

Porter Charles 100,000 

Porteus Thomas ^0,000 

PostCharlesC 20,000 

Potter EliasS 20 000 

Potter O.R 30,000 

Potts William 25,000 

Powell Elizabeth S 1^^000 

Powell Mary E • • • l^'OOO 



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Powell Tunis , 15 000 

Jrowers Lawrence 10 000 

Powers Mary L .'.".;; .' iioO^OOO 

Pratt H. Z 100,000 

Trentice John H 100 000 

Priest W.H .*!.'*. 25,'000 

PrmceAmy 40^000 

-Frmce Anna estate of 70 000 

Prince Christopher SS'OOO 

Prince G-. W 10,000 

Prince John D 20000 

This gentleman is said recently to have become heir 
to an estate in England, valued at nearly half a milli- 
on of dollars. 

Prince Robert 30^000 

Purser Thomas 25 000 

Putnam Albert \] 10000 

Putnam Nathaniel 35000 

Quevedo Joseph 10 000 

A queer original, but clever and good hearted man ; 
ot kind and benevolent disposition, and always among 
the hrst to render assistance to the needy. Very pop- 
ular with^ the military as an officer of high grade, 
although m early life connected, in a subordinSe ca' 
pacity, with the navy. 

Quick John S 25 000 

Quigley James ' ' is'ooo 

Quitzow AV. H 10000 

Rankin John . „ 000 000 

Rapelye Isaac J estate of 20,000 

Rapelye Jacob 20,000 

Ransom BraziUa 40000 

Ransom L. W 15000 

Rathbone Captain John 40,000 



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Kaymond Miss E. W 15,000 

Raymond Henry S 50,000 

Raymond J. J 10,000 

Raynor Phebe (widow of Elijah) 75,000 

Mrs. R. belongs to that much honored class of cit- 
izens the "oldest inhabitant," having been born on 
Long Island and resided for the last forty years in 
Brooklyn ; and is emphatically one of the " old schooU" 
holding the antiqiiated_, and almost obsolete doctrine, 
that honesty and sobriety should be a principle of the 
heart, and not an outward garment to be put on and off 
at pleasure ; and that female accomplishments should 
have a wider range than the saloon and drawing room 
afford ; and should be made as familiar with kitchen 
utensils as with the piano forte, dancing, light reading, 
and other thousand blandishments esteemed in modern 
refinement indispensible. Her husband was for many 
years a merchant in New York and Brooklyn. 

Redding Thomas H 20,000 

Reed Jesse 20,000 

Reed John, jun 100,000 

Reeves Hamilton 15,000 

Regan Joseph 15,000 

Although occupying but a subordinate situation in 
one of the large auction establishments in New York, 
he has, by his industry and economy, realized a snug 
fortune ; and has two sons at college who give promise 
of great brilliancy, and will in all probability, ere ma- 
ny years elapse, become distinguished in public life. 

Remson Abraham 60,000 

Reynokls J. G, Lieut. U. S. Marines. .20,000 

Reynolds Morris 20,000 

Rhodes Foster 20,000 

Ricard George Williamsburgh . . . . 25,000 

Richards Augustus C 30,000 

Richards Benjamin 40,000 

Richards Daniel 100,000 






Richards Sarali H 30,000 

Richardson Lemuel Williamsburgh ..20,000 

Richardson Marvin 10,000 

Riker Elizabeth 15,000 

RiUett John 50,000 

Ripley George C 35,000 

Ripley Noah 20,000 

Robbins Daniel A 25,000 

A well known builder ; an active politician of the 
democratic school ; a gentleman of excellent social 
qualities ; and one of the most exemplary of men. 

Robbins M. T 10,000 

Roberts C.L 25,000 

Roberts Joseph 10,000 

Came to this country from England but a few years 
ago, and commenced business as a butcher with only 
a few dollars, from which, by his great industry, he 
has accumulated sufficient to erect three or four fine 
buildings, besides having formed a valuable business 
connection that must obtain an accession to his wealth. 

Roberts Samuel T 25,000 

One of the representatives of the ninth ward in the 
common council ; a staunch democrat ; honorable in 
all his transactions ; and kind to the poor : in short, a 
clever, good, smart man. By indus^^ry and good for- 
tune with his wife, he has obtained his property, the 
greater portion of which, lies in New Jersey. 

Robinson Francis ! 40,000 

Robinson George C 20,000 

Robinson James 10,000 

Robinson Jeremiah 30,000 

Robinson John 15,000 

RockweU William 35,000 

Formerly district attorney of Brooklyn, and twice 
candidate for mayor of the city as the nominee of the 
native American party. As a lawyer, he has few, if 
any superiors : and in private life is greatly beloved. 



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Rockwell William, merchant . . . . 35,000 

Rogers John 25,000 

Rogers Jonathan 10,000 

One of the aldermen of the second ward ; a politi- 
cian of great influence ; for many years holding a 
prominent situation in the mechanical department of 
the navy yard ; and a benevolent and good man. 

Rogers Joshua 10,000 

Rosenbaum H. W 20,000 

Rosman Robert 20,000 

Rowan James 20,000 

Rowland Charles 25,000 

Rowland Henry & James 85,000 

Russell WiUiam H 40,000 

Ruthven James 20,000 

Ryder C.W 10,000 

Ryerson Margaret 10,000 

Ryerson Martin 25,000 

Sage Mrs. Agnes Ann 30,000 

Sale William A 20,000 

Sales L. estate of 50,000 

Sampson George L 50,000 

Sanderson Sydney 40,000 

SandfordJ. L 20,000 

Sands Austin S 100,000 

Sands Christian H 50,000 

Sands Captain Joshua R 50,000 

Sands Joseph 100,000 

Sands Oliver H 50,000 

Sands Wilson H 40,000 

Sano-erC. P 30,000 

Sanger E 30,000 

Sanger Thomas F 25,000 

Sargeant Thomas Williamsburgh . . 25,000 



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Saunders G eorge 35,000 

The well known razor strop manufacturer of New 
York, formerly a hair dresser of considerable celebri- 
ty, and a portrait painter and artist of no common 
ability. He is rapidly adding to his comfortable pos- 
sessions by an immense business, and is well deserving 
of his good fortune. 
Schenck Abram. , 25,000 

Mr. Schenck, as the name indicates, is of German 
extraction ; his ancestors were among the first families 
who emigrated to this country, and settled at Carnar- 
se. Long Island, about seven miles from this city, 
where most of the family still reside. 

Schenck John 100,000 

Schenck LafFayette 20,000 

Schermerhorn Abraham estate of . . 500,000 

Schermerhorn Peter 600,000 

Schneider Henry ' .. 20,000 

Schoonmaker Margaret 20,000 

Scoles Maria . . . . 50,000 

Widow of James Scoles deceased, an Englishman of 
very eccentric habits, but profuse liberality. 

Seaman John a 20,000 

Selleck A. De Forrest 30,000 

SeUeck William 50,000 

Sergeant Wilson H 40,000 

Seymour W. A 35,000 

Sharp H. D 20,000 

Sharpe Alexander W 40,000 

Shaw George L 20,000 

Formerly an alderman of this city, and proprietor 
of a celebrated tavern near the navy yard. Realized 
the bulk of his property by speculating in Yankee 
clocks, and is now extensively engaged in that business 

Shay J. B 10,000 

Sheldon James 100,000 

Sheldon Henry .. 200,000 



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Shepard J. H 30,000 

Shepard WiUiam E 30,000 

Sheridan Bernard 20,000 

Sherman Eliza 15,000 

Shipman James A . . . . . . 20,000 

ShotweU Samuel 25,000 

One of the several persons residing in Brooklyn who 
have made money by dealing in vegetables and fruit 
in the New York markets. 

SilHmanB.D 35,000 

Simonson Carman A .. .. ..15,000 

Simonson Morris 10,000 

Simonson Isaac . . .. .. ..20,000 

Simonson J. H 10,000 

SkiUmanJohn Williamsburgh . . ..35,000 

Skinner Salmon 35,000 

Slade John, jun 20,000 

Smart Mary, Hannah, & Elizabeth 45,000 

Smith Ann 30,000 

Smith Caleb 100,000 

Smith Charles W 25,000 

Smith Crawford C 25,000 

Smith Cyrus P 40,000 

Formerly mayor of Brooklyn ; a distinguished pol- 
itician on the whig side ; a very prominent churchman ; 
and very active in promoting the welfare of the com- 
mon schools and the cause of education in this city. 
Smith D. W, merchant . . . . 50,000 

Smith Eliza 40,000 

Smith Gerritt 20,000 

Smith Gilbert A 20,000 

Smith Himan 10,000 

Smith Ira 150,000 

Smith Isaac 20,000 

Smith James W 20,000 



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Smith Jesse C . . , . . . . , 25 000 

An alderman of the 3d ward ; a lawyer of extensive 

pra_ctice ; and one of the most highly esteemed citizens 

of Brooklyn. An influential man in the whig ranks. 

bmitli John . . . . . . . • 25 000 

Formerly a cartman of this city, and long since re- 

tired to enjoy the otium cum dignttate which he earn- 
/ed by a long period of incessant toil, great frugality, 

and strictly honorable dealings. = ^j 

Smith John H . 

Smith Mary S 

Smith Richard . . 

Smith Samuel 

Smith Wilham . . 

Smith WiUiam C . . 

Smith William D 

Sneckner William . . 

Sparkman James D Williamsburgh 

Spader Mrs. 
Spear Dr. H. S . . 
Speir Henry 
Speir Robert 
Speii" Robert, jun 
Spencer Wilham . . 
Spies Francis 
Sprague Joseph . . 
Spring Marcus 
Squire Charles . . 
Stacy Greorge 
Standford David 
Stansbury John 

A member of the common council from the fifth ward"^ 
by birth an Englishman ; and greatly beloved for his 
benevolent disposition and many acts of charity He 
has acquired his abundant means as a dealer and truck- 
man in the New York markets, which he still follows 



..30,000 
10,000 

. . 10,000 

200,000 

..30,000 

40,000 

..15,000 

30,000 
.300,000 

100,000 
..25,000 

75,000 
..35,000 

25,000 
..50,000 

40,000 
..45,000 

35,000 
.100,000 

40,000 

75,000 

25,000 



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Stanton Amos P 200,000 

Stanton diaries 35,000 

Stanton Bebee 20,000 

Stanton E. C 30,000 

Starr Chandler 50,000 

A distinguished mercliant and well known leading 
politician of the whig school. His prominence as a 
party man is, however, better known in New York 
than in Brooklyn, not having as yet taken any con- 
spicuous action in the public affairs of this city. 
Stebbins Asa 15,000 

The associate of A. Mann jr. Esq. in the common 
council, from the sixth ward. An architect of univer- 
sally admitted skill, whose genius has done much in 
ornamenting the palace lined streets of the southern 
section of Brooklyn. A warm hearted, good man. 

Stebbins Maria 15,000 

Steele Joseph 35,000 

Steele Robert .... 20,000 
Stephenson Ebenezer S . . . 30,000 

Stephenson Henry .... 20,000 
Sterling Woolsey G . . . .35,000 

Stevens W 15,000 

Stevens Henry . . . .20,000 

Stevens James .... 30,000 
St Felix George E . . . 150,000 

StFeHxJohnR . . . 75,000 

StiUwell George . . .15,000 

An alderman of the second ward ; an enterprising 
mechanic, and one of the largest manufacturers of iron 
railings, Ibalconies, &c., in this vicinity. The Green- 
wood Cemetery contains many specimens of his supe- 
rior workmanship. Plain and unassuming in manners, 
and generally esteemed for his social, convivial, and 
benevolent qualities. 

StiUwell SylvanusB . . . 20,000 

Stinemets'W. H . . .20,000 



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Stoddard Charles . . . 40,000 

Stone Harriet . . . 30,000 

Storm Isaac A . . . 200,000 

Story Henry estate of . . 50,000 

Stoiigliton E. W . . . 25,000 

Striker Gerrett . . . 100,000 

Stryker Francis B . . 10,000 

We wish we could truly place the possessions of this 
much esteemed gentleman at twenty times ten thou- 
sand dollars ; for in his hands such wealth would be 
rendered a blessing to the poor of this community. 
No man is more generally beloved, or more deservedly 
popular ; and his present exalted station is, we hope, 
but a prelude to higher and more lucrative distinctions 
yet to be conferred upon him by the people of Kings 
county. 

Strong Charles A . . . 30,000 

StudwellJohnJ . . . 35,000 

Sullivan Mary . . . 35,000 

Sukley George . . . 20,000 

Sutton Abraham . . . 20,000 

Sutton Joshua . . . 10,000 

Sutton Stephen . . . 30,000 

Suydam Henry, jun . . 30,000 

Suydam M . . . . 25,000 

Siiydam Mrs. Mary . . 10,000 

Swaney Miles . . . 25,000 

Talbot George A 75,000 

Talmage Thomas G 50,000 

Talman George C 10,000 

Tappan Arthur 40,000 

Tappan Lewis 50,000 

Tatham Benjamin 100,000 

One of the firm of Tatham and Brothers, the largest 
manufacturers and importers of lead pipes in the U. S. 

Taylor Charles T 50,000 

Taylor Rev. E. E. L 30,000 



44 

Taylor Elislia S 50,000 

Taylor Jeremiah 40,000 

Taylor John . 15,000 

Taylor John Allen 75,000 

Taylor Peter G 35,000 

One of the aldermen of the fourth ward ; an upright 
merchant ; an excellent and charitable man : and 
much esteemed by all who know him. 

Ten Eyck Richard Williamsburgh 25.000 

Thom Christopher J. B. W 15^,000 

Thomas Luke W 35,000 

Thompson Gerinaine 30,000 

Thompson George C 50.000 

Thompson John 15^000 

Thompson Samuel 150^000 

Thompson William 15,000 

Thorne Richard 35.000 

Thorne Richard V. W 50^000 

A distinguished democrat, and a general favorite 
with the people. 

Thurston F. G 50.000 

Thursby John Williamsburgh 25,000 

Thwing J C 75,000 

A shrewd and successful Wall street broker For 
many years he ploughed the ocean as the master and 
owner of several vessels. During his early life, he 
contracted an asthmatic disease which has been a great 
affliction to him, and has prevented his taking repose 
in a recumbent position. 
Tienckin Henry 35,000 

A native of Holland, from which country he emi- 
grated a few years ago. with slender means, but an in- 
domitable perseverance, and enterprising spirit. He 
has realized his present fortune by his success in bus- 
iness as a retail grocer. 

Titus Abial 25,000 

Titus Miss L. B 10,000 

Tolford Joshua 30,00o 

Tompkins Ira 10,000 

Townsend George A 30,000 

Trappal Michael 75,000 



45 

Trask Alauson 35,000 

Treadwell Adam 100,000 

Treadwell John 100,000 

Trembly Daniel 10,000 

Trowbridge Edwin L 40,000 

Tryon E. G 100,000 

Formerly a mercliant tailor in extensive business 
in New York, but realized the bulk of his present 
fortune by a successful " hit" in an entirely accidental 
lottery speculation. 

Tucker Jonathan 35,000 

Tucker Joseph S 25,000 

Tucker Thatcher 35,000 

Tucker Dr. Joseph 40,000 

Ulfard Levi W Williamsburgh 40,000 

Underhill A 50,000 

One of the wealthy owners of the large milk estab- 
lishment at East Brooklyn. 

Underhill Aronijah 20,000 

Underhill Elias 30,000 

Underhill Samuel T 35,000 

Underwood J. A 35,000 

Unkart Edward 40,000 

Upjohn Richard 35,000 

Utter Samuel 20,000 

Vail Henry F 25,000 

Vanderbilt John 100,000 

First Judge of the county of Kings ; an accomplish- 
ed scholar and able lawyer. Of remarkable suavity 
of manners, and amiability of disposition, he is emi- 
nently popular with all who know him. His talents 
and his virtues will adorn any station to which he 
may be elevated by the people. 

Vanderveer Adrian 100,000 

Vandervoort Cornelia 10,000 

Vandervoort Francis 30,000 

Varick James L 30,000 

Victor Frederick 25,000 

Victor Theodore 35,000 

Villade C 25,000 

Voorhis John 35,000 



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Voorhis William & Peter . .40,000 

Manufacturers of, and dealers in, lime , by which 
business they have made their present capital, having 
commenced with comparatively nothing. They are 
yet young, and afford an example of what may be ac- 
complished by untiring industry and bold enterprize. 

Voris James L 30,000 

Vreeland James 40,000 

Van Beuren E. K 40,000 

Van Beuren Moses 30,000 

Van Beuren Sari^h Ann 30,000 

Van Brunt A '150,000 

Van Brunt A.N .30,000 

Van Brunt Nicholas R 30,000 

VanCleefAnn 20,000 

Van Cleef Cornelius 40,000 

Van Cleef Margaret 30,000 

Van Doren Rev.|W. H Williamsburgh 40,000 

Van Kleeck Charles A 35.000 

Van Nostrand Abraham 20.000 

Van Nostrand James lOOJOOO 

Van Nostrand John 150,000 

Van Nostrand John S 50,000 

Van Nostrand Henry 50,000 

Van Pelt Dr. A 60,000 

Van Sinderin Mrs. Adrian 150.000 

Van Sant T. J Williamsburgh 25^000 

Van Wagenen Gerrett 100,000 

Van Wagner David 15,000 

Van Winckle George W 40.000 

Van Wyck James A1 25,000 

Van Zandt T. A . .' 30,000 

Van Zandt William Williamsburgh 20,000 

WallWm. Williamsburgh 25,000 

Walsh Richard 20,000 

Walters J. F 25,000 

Ward well Ben 40.000 

Waring H. P 35^000 

Warner T Williamsburgh 30j000 

Warren John D 40,000 

Washburn A. H ....30,000 



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Waterbury J Williamsburgli 176,000 

Waterbury L " 40,000 

Waterbury N " 200,000 

Realized a great portion of his -wealth as lessee of 
the Grand street ferry. 

Waterman Wm 30,000 

Webster Hosea 100,000 

Weed H. A 50,000 

Son of Nathaniel Weed Esq., president of the North 
River Bank, New York. Mr. W. isVyoung lawyer 
of great eminence ; extensive and lucrative practice ; 
and. in all the relations of life, a most "worthy man. 

Weed Maltbie 40,000 

Wells Seth 25,000 

Wells Phoebe R 50,000 

WendellJohn 50,000 

Wesson David 40,000 

Wetmore David W 150,000 

Wheeler Allen 35,000 

Wheelock Clark 40,000 

Whipple Richard 25,000 

Whitcomb Moses 50,000 

White Chandler 50,000 

White George 50,000 

White John 20,000 

White W. A. & A. M 250,000 

These gentlemen are extensively engaged in the fur 
business in New York, and are greatly respected as 
honorable merchants and estimable citizens. They 
reside in a splendid mansion in Washington street. 

Whitehouse Edward 100,000 

Whiting R. M 25,000 

Whiting W. E 50,000 

Whittlesy Elijah 75,000 

Wichelhausen Jacob 30,000 

Wickham Wm 25,000 

Wierdereolt Louis 30,000 

Wily George S 75,000 

Wily John's 75,000 

Willard George L 40,000 

Williams F. & M 20,000 



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Williams George 

Williams John ^f'jOOO 

Willink Jolin A ^^,000 

Wilson Charles ^^^^'^OO 

Wilson Henry ^^'^OO 

Wilson Henry R 1^,000 

tectT '^*^^'^'' ^- ^^^"^^^i patentee if tii;'celebra- 

Vvintringham Sidney 

W^^ton^liiah Wini^shn;gh- [[[[^ 

An eminent counsellor and' diiin-uished^ Juris? 
Wood RE '''' '"^ *^^ *^"'^ ^^''^^• 

woodsamueis." ;;;: ::; f.^^Ji^^ 

Wood Stephen ;. ... ^^'^^^ 

Woodruff Albert .... .:. f.^^^ 

Woodward Charles & Thomas .' .' ." .' ." ." .* .' " ' * vo'ooo 

Worthmgton Anthony go'ono 

Wright Amasa ... ??'^°^ 

Wright Daniel ; {I'f,^. 

Wright W P ^?,y^^ 

wriiiey Joseph : v:: y.': XU 

WyckoffHenryS ^?'^^^ 

WyckoffJ.M ]^'^^^ 

WyckoffPeter .. •; f.f.^. 

wyckoff Richard L :;:;:; :;:.io;oo^ 

Yates James O'^nnn 

Yelverton John T o^'nno ' 

?r^f-ieiT ;;.•;:.•;; ::;.i^; 

Yo ngHenrj 50o OOO 

loungmthan 40:ooo 

Zuill John O , ^'/n' 

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POPULATION OP KINGS COUNTY. 



'City of Bkooxly^ 



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1st Ward, 46221 

2nd " 6903 

3d -^ 5936 

4th •• S819 

i 5tli - 94] 9 j-- 

I 6tli ■• 10651 

7tli -' 9958 

1 8th - 1369 

[ i^th " 1897 



Total 



;)9.574 



1 1.33Ji 
1,867 
y,225 

936 
1,863 

898 

78,691 



W 



\^btS^hl) VALUE OF REAL AND PERSON 
AL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OP 
BROOKLYN. WITH TPIE 
^^SH?I ^^ '^A.XES RAISED FOR THE SUP 
PORT OF THE COMMON SCHOOLS 
AND THE EXPENSES OF 
THE CITY. 
Persona]. 
5 478.800 



3. 



5. R. E^t. 

$2,854,625 
2,128,940 
4.216,425 
2.950,690 
',731,765 
',397,645 
'.002,300 
571,841 
771.883 



I;148,429 

750,500 

521,300 

11,850 

361,000 

38,000 

S2,300 

35,800 



S. Tax. 

?'2,946 04 
1.245 54 
4^371 12 
1,959 54 
877 48 
1,607 21 
4,148 83 
1,987 64 
553 46 



^'^. $23.6-26, 1 1 4 S3, 327 779 



Gen. Tax 
$26,287 92 
24',907 08 
40,102 28 
26,910 44 
13,827 38 
42,490 39 
25,555 96 
2,871 16 
3,763 65 



$19,696 86 $206,786 2tj' 



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